From the Forest to the Sea


From the Forest to the Sea is the fifth full-length recording by Southeast Engine, released in 2009 on Misra Records. The band recorded the album almost entirely live to analog tape in the abandoned auditorium of a middle school from the 19th century.
The album has been met mostly with critical praise. Review collation website Metacritic currently has From the Forest to the Sea listed at a weighted average of 84 percent.
This was the last album to feature keyboardist Michael Lachman; he was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Billy Matheny after his departure.

Track listing

  1. "The Forest Pt. I" – 3:02
  2. "The Forest Pt. II" – 3:23
  3. "The Forest Pt. III" – 3:09
  4. "Law-Abiding Citizen" – 2:56
  5. "Two of Every Kind" – 3:40
  6. "Black Gold" – 4:12
  7. "Easier Said Than Done" – 2:55
  8. "Quest for Noah's Ark" – 4:53
  9. "Preparing for the Flood" – 3:58
  10. "Malcontent" - 2:08
  11. "Sea of Galilee" - 3:57
  12. "From the Roots of Your Mountains to Your Holy Temple" – 4:20
All songs written and performed by Southeast Engine.

Personnel

  • Adam Remnant: vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Jesse Remnant: bass, harmony vocals
  • Michael Lachman: piano, Wandering Genie, organ
  • Leo DeLuca: drums, percussion